An absolute gem in the Anderson Valley. Wendy has done an incredible job curating some of the best local wines alongside some delightful imports. If you're a local looking for great values and an even better eye for selection, this will quickly become a favorite stop. If you're visiting the area, it's still worth swinging in to check out her selection (who knew you'd be coming to Anderson Valley to get a great Alsace sparkling).
The small bites are equally pleasant – and priced to let you pick and choose to your heart's content. Amazing chorizo and salumi, peruvian beans, roasted peppers, truffled potato chips, castelvetrano olives... hard to beat the selection, and it all goes perfectly with wine.
The tasting menu is unbeatable – sixteen wines by the glass when I visited, and five flights ($11-$13). A local flight, an aromatic flight, a Spanish flight, a French flight, and a flight of bubbles – hard to beat the options.
The environment is laid back and comfortable, with outdoor seating under shade and a table inside as well. Wendy is generous with her time and knowledge, and couldn't be more friendly. This is a gift to Mendocino County, and I hope everyone visits so she can continue...
Read moreStopped at Disco Ranch on a whim in late January while on our way to a tasting at Roederer. One of the best decisions we've ever made. Why? 1-word: WENDY. Wendy is amazing, thoughtful, funny--abundant with her knowledge and her tastings (I lost count of how many times she poured a splash of something excellent we "just HAD to try"). This shop is the opposite of pretentious and each corner is filled with Wendy's very good judgement (the BEST tinned fish selection, the BEST 14-dollar bottle of old vine Spanish Carignan, the BEST selection of local wines and stories about the winemakers). Disco Ranch is the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular after only one visit. I hope Disco Ranch lives forever. We can't wait to stop there on out next trip to Anderson Valley (Would I move to Boonville just to hang out with...
Read moreGreat gem to stop by on your way to wine tastings in Anderson Valley, or the coast to Mendocino. Wendy is a bounty of wine knowledge. I told her the styles of wine I gravitate towards & she came out with a few sips to try. I purchased several bottles! I like the fact that she supports and sells everything from local producers who don’t have a tasting room to imports. The local wines I tried and purchased were from Lucier & Read Holland who I have not heard of prior to visiting the Disco Ranch.
For a quick bite, we had the smoked salmon tapas on Hawaiian rolls which paired nicely with a glass of white she recommended.
The Disco Ranch is a worthwhile stop whether it be for a quick potty break, or a chance to converse with Wendy who is passionate about bringing good wine to...
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